Assault reported at Atwood Park in Wayne

Wayne police were dispatched the evening of April 15 to Atwood Park on Howe, near Annapolis, on the report of an assault that had taken place.

The victims said they were walking to their vehicle when they were approached by two males about borrowing a lighter. One of the victims reached for a lighter from the car and was punched by one suspect. The other male was struck by the other suspect with a skateboard. Both victims then ran away and called police. They said the did not know why they were targeted.

Identity theft reported

A victim who lives in the 2900 block of Tanglewood filed a police report April 10 to report their credit card information had been stolen.

The victim said they attempted to use the credit card while on vacation in Florida, but was told someone had used the card in Indiana to make a $1,500 purchase, but was denied. Later, the suspect used the victim's info to apply for a new card, which was approved. The suspect then charged $500 at a jewelry store in Chicago. The victim said they called the credit card company and put a freeze on the account.

Burglary of business

Police were called to a business in the 5600 block of Cogswell on the report of a burglary that happened overnight.

When police arrived, they saw it appeared the suspect had accessed the business by crawling under the gate and entering the warehouse. Several items were taken, including vehicle batteries. The garage door leading to the warehouse was also damaged. An employee said he entered the warehouse that morning and saw damage done to the door.